Regents Park (NSW)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Regents Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) is estimated to be around 5,211 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 221 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,990 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,208 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and validation of an additional 28 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,618 persons per square kilometer, placing Regents Park in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.4% growth since census is within 2.7 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, significant population increases are forecast for the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, including Regents Park, which is expected to increase by 1,115 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.3% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Regents Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Regents Park shows an average of around 25 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 128 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 21 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, but development activity has been adequate relative to this decline, benefiting buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $547,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

In FY-26, there have been $10.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 54th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity shows 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 65.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 292 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Regents Park is projected to add 1,112 residents by 2041.

Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

Regents Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area significantly due to their potential influence on local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. These include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development), and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Regents Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Regents Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.9%. As of December 2025, 2,410 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 59.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 29.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing had an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employed only 6.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force grew by 4.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Sydney during the same period, employment rose by 2.2%, labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment marginally increased. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023 shows Regents Park had a median taxpayer income of $42,972 and an average income of $54,592. Nationally, the averages are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be around $47,407 (median) and $60,226 (average), based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data indicates individual incomes are at the 8th percentile ($566 weekly), while household incomes are at the 29th percentile. The majority, 28.8%, earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,500 residents). This is similar to broader area patterns where 30.9% fall within this range. Housing affordability is severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Regents Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Regents Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.6% houses and 35.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park was at 27.4%, similar to Sydney metro's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (25.8%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,954, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Regents Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.7% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.3%, consisting of 22.7% lone person households and 5.5% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Regents Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 26.5%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 39.9%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas representing 10.1% and certificates 13.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Regents Park has 41 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 routes, facilitating 4,602 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 76%, while train usage stands at 16%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 29.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 657 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Regents Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Regents Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,530 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were diabetes (5.8%) and arthritis (5.5%), while 78.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (922 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Regents Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Regents Park has a population where 56.8% were born overseas, with 73.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Regents Park, comprising 38.7% of its population. Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 25.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (27.0%), Chinese (21.9%), and English (9.1%). Other notable differences include Lebanese (7.1%) and Vietnamese (7.2%), both overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 1.8%, respectively, while Croatian is also notably present at 1.6%.

Regents Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Regents Park's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 10.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's representation. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort stands at 10.0%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.8% to 5.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 13.1% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.5% to 10.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Regents Park. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 63%, from 286 to 466 people. In contrast, the 65 to 74 cohort grows modestly by 6% (33 people).